Community Care Worker

City-of-Greater-Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Casual Community Care Worker to assist home care clients with personal care, meal preparation and medication prompting across Geelong. Availability for Monday–Friday day shifts, evenings (4pm–7pm) and weekends is required.

This Band 2 role pays $68,630.02 per annum plus super and casual loading. Successful candidates will have relevant certificates, including HLTHPS006 and First Aid Level 2, a valid driver’s license, and Working with Children’s Check.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and domestic tasks to ageing or disabled clients.
• HLTHPS006 required for evenings and weekends.
• Current First Aid Level 2 with CPR.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Working with Children’s Check required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Weekday shifts: assist with general housework and meals, monitor health and well‑being.
• Evening and weekend shifts: personal care, meal prep, social support, and health monitoring.

Skills

Medication prompting

First Aid CPR

Driver’s license

Working with Children’s Check

Household tasks

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication

Job description

Job no: 500832
Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2 - $68,630.02 pa plus super
Categories: Community Care

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About the role

As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life, by providing of a range of direct practical assistance in their homes, personal care, meal preparation and medication prompting.

The City is seeking candidates with the ability to work across the entire Geelong region and be available to work either Monday to Friday (day shift hours), evenings (4pm – 7pm) or Weekends.

Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2 $43.41 per hour (inc casual loading)

Weekday shifts will perform the following:

• Perform general housework and cleaning
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

Evening and Weekend shifts will perform the following:

• Personal care tasks including personal grooming
• Meal preparation
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability or Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability, Community Services or Nursing
• HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication (required for Evening and Weekend shifts)
• Have a current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module
• Have a current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle
• Working with Children’s Check (Employee)
• Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties
• Have availability of 3 week days or greater
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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